I was happier with my family.

Things of that nature.

Orpe points to grounding techniques, alongside tools likeacceptance and commitment therapy, to contextualize that grief.

physical therapist works with woman in recovery

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And that’s very dangerous when it comes to treating grief.

But the reality is, that it’s pretty similar to the same level of loss … You just need to stop and meet them in the moment.

When they’re struggling with a disability or a grief experience, this cannot be about us.

Medical and therapeutic professionals need more training to adequately support patients going through these changes.